[RUMOR] Xbox 360 games could run on Windows 8 PCs [/RUMOR]

**vamsi_krishna** · 12-07-2011, 08:26 AM

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You see that big "Rumor" tag in the headline. Good; keep that in mind as you read this story, because this one could be too good to be true. A persistent batch of rumors from the tech world suggest that Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 operating system will allow users to play Xbox 360 games on their computers.

Teknylate reports from an unrevealed source that if you have Windows 8 installed on your PC, you'll be able to pop Xbox 360 discs directly into your computer tower and load them up as though it were a console. Supposedly gamers will also be able to access their Xbox 360 dashboard and Xbox Live services on PC.

The rumor suggests that players will need to pay a fee to unlock this feature on Windows 8, although its unclear if this just means subscribing to Xbox Live Gold or paying on top of that subscription. It's important to remember that this is all rumor and speculation at this point, but various similar rumors have been circulating for several months now.

Microsoft has yet to announce an official release date for Windows 8, but the company is expected to continue unveiling features for the operating system in the next few months. Hopefully that means we'll know one way or another whether this rumor is legitimate soon.

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I think this isn't going to happen. For one, because MS will loose the sales of their console. Two, It would create an unbalance in online services. Etc.

vickybat · 12-07-2011, 10:32 AM

^^ Well vamsi this might be true. I say this because the next gen consoles are just around the corner. Its a huge probability that MS will announce the successor of its xbox 360 console dubbed as the xbox 720 or something. Sony is planning to make a similar move as well.

Now if all these rumors are true, then i don't think running xbox 360 discs on windows 8 platform is false. Afterall it will be the best way to utilize the software content of a last gen console if the rumors are even near to be true.

Zangetsu · 12-07-2011, 10:46 AM

A rumor is always be a rumor

tkin · 12-07-2011, 11:24 AM

Well, saw this in Guru3d forums as well, and folks over there are taking this pretty seriously, Gears of War anyone?

comp@ddict · 12-07-2011, 11:59 AM

Well, if this happens, then we can be guranteed X720 or whatever it will be called launches before or at the same time as Windows 8.

tkin · 12-07-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by comp@ddict

Well, if this happens, then we can be guranteed X720 or whatever it will be called launches before or at the same time as Windows 8.

PS4 goes into production this year, so rest assured, X360 v2 or whatever must launch alongside it next year if want to hold onto the lead.

thetechfreak · 12-07-2011, 12:08 PM

IT would be great if it works!!

Finally I might manage to play Halo: Reach and Halo 4

abhidev · 12-07-2011, 12:19 PM

if this becomes true...then it would be awesome to play xbox titles on pc.......

tkin · 12-07-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by thetechfreak

IT would be great if it works!!

Finally I might manage to play Halo: Reach and Halo 4

Gears of War 2 and 3 for me.

Zangetsu · 12-07-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tkin

Gears of War 2 and 3 for me.

Hell Yeah & other titles such as
Uncharted,NG Sigma,Gran Turismo etc

comp@ddict · 12-07-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tkin

PS4 goes into production this year, so rest assured, X360 v2 or whatever must launch alongside it next year if want to hold onto the lead.

And Windows 8 releases next year for PCs, wow, it's all falling into place!

tkin · 12-07-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Zangetsu

Hell Yeah & other titles such as
Uncharted,NG Sigma,Gran Turismo etc

Did you even read the title?

comp@ddict · 12-07-2011, 01:14 PM

LOLOL, don't mess with the ~~Zohan~~, oops Zangetsu

tkin · 12-07-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by comp@ddict

LOLOL, don't mess with the ~~Zohan~~, oops Zangetsu

Hmm, the fact he is irrelevant in bleach series atm, I say mess with him all you want

Zangetsu · 12-07-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tkin

Did you even read the title?

oh my hairs are in front of my eyes....

overall its a dream runing 360 titles on PC

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Originally Posted by tkin

I say mess with him all you want

I m the final form....so beware

abhinavmail1 · 12-07-2011, 01:39 PM

Let's hope it will happen i am dying to play l.a noire,halo series games and gears of war series

Now i am holding my ps3 and xbox 360 console purchase till MS comment on this.

tkin · 12-07-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by abhinavmail1

Let's hope it will happen i am dying to play l.a noire,halo series games and gears of war series

Now i am holding my ps3 and xbox 360 console purchase till MS comment on this.

LA Noire coming to PC this year, one down.

thetechfreak · 12-07-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Zangetsu

Hell Yeah & other titles such as
Uncharted,NG Sigma,Gran Turismo etc

Too bad XBOX 360 hasnt yet received a port of Gran Turismo 5 yet

MatchBoxx · 12-07-2011, 02:31 PM

So what's the end result? Console Game prices will decrease or PC Games increase?

Skud · 12-07-2011, 02:43 PM

One thing's for sure, game makers will start complaining about losing sales due to piracy.

The first games I will try is Forza Motorsport and Geometry Wars.

abhidev · 12-07-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Zangetsu

oh my hairs are in front of my eyes....

overall its a dream runing 360 titles on PC

I m the final form....so beware

its hair and not hairs....

Is Fight night 4 on xbox???Wish this game could come on pc....

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Originally Posted by tkin

LA Noire coming to PC this year, one down.

r u serious??? if its true...then that's gonna be one hell of a detective game to play....nice!!!!!

soumo27 · 12-07-2011, 03:06 PM

Great...Waiting to play RDR, LA Noire, Halo Series...

Well is there any news of Kinect for pc?

@tkin... when is LA noire coming for pc?

Skud · 12-07-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by abhidev

its hair and not hairs....

Is Fight night 4 on xbox???Wish this game could come on pc....

r u serious??? if its true...then that's gonna be one hell of a detective game to play....nice!!!!!

Announced by Rockstar almost a month back.

Posted it here earlier:-

L.A. Noire thread

mithun_mrg · 12-07-2011, 03:52 PM

Imagine just get a WIN8 starter for 2.4K or HB for 5K & its ur XBOX360 i am dying to play GOW2&3 and HALOS also i think if it is true then XBOX360-2 will also be launched but neverthless it will be a sweet dream come true
Also waiting eagerly for LA NOIRE i think it will come in OCT-DEC has anyone played it in console

Skud · 12-07-2011, 04:10 PM

And will someone publish a hack to run xbox 720 discs also?

On a serious note, will the feature be ported to Win 7 also? Or we have to wait for another hack?

comp@ddict · 12-07-2011, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sammy_cool

So what's the end result? Console Game prices will decrease or PC Games increase?

console games become free (arr arr you pirates)

thats what will happen.

Skud · 12-07-2011, 04:35 PM

As if it's not already free.

cyborg47 · 12-07-2011, 05:06 PM

Not possible.

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Microsoft’s vice president of global marketing Mike Delman confirming:

"Live has been successful on the Windows Phone. Live will be built into the PC. It will be the service where you get your entertainment. We were talking about it — you will not just see consoles and handhelds at this show next year, this show’s going to morph into other devices."

Its live that is turned into a cross-platform feature. May be microsoft will port a few select games from 360 to PC but emulating the x360 on windows 8..nah!